Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Expertise: Provide expert consultation and guidance to nurses and other healthcare providers in the CVICU.
• Education & Mentorship: Develop and implement educational programs for nursing staff, ensuring competency and adherence to best practices in cardiovascular care.
• Research & Evidence-Based Practice: Lead research initiatives and translate evidence-based findings into practice to improve patient care in the CVICU.
• Quality Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in patient care processes and outcomes, and lead initiatives to implement change in the CVICU.
• System Improvement: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall quality of care in the CVICU.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in a clinical field of nursing or a related clinical field (e.g., psychology, public health, social work, education, health sciences, behavioral sciences, nutrition, bioethics) from a nationally accredited master's/post-master's nursing academic program.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the area of clinical specialty (CVICU or critical care).
• Licensure/Certification:
• Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate in California.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in California.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• ACLS or PALS Certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Skills and Certifications:

• Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate in California.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in California.
• Current BLS.
• Current ACLS.

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $185,000 to $210,000
• Full-time
• Benefits: Full
• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
• Commission Compensation: No
• Bonus Eligible: No
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No